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1st Year Carpenter Apprentice

MEGT
Melbourne, VIC
A$27.86-$33.54 p/h + Above Award Rates
Trades & Services → Building Trades
Full-time
On-site

Posted 1 day ago


Ready to build your future? Looking to build a career and not just a trade? MEGT, in partnership with Lendlease, is looking for driven individuals to join the 2026 Carpentry Apprentice Program across Melbourne. If you've got a passion for construction and big ambitions for your career, this is your chance to get hands-on experience, learn from industry leaders, and work toward becoming a future Leading Hand on major Melbourne projects.

About the role:

As a Carpentry Apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced tradespeople to develop your skills and gain hands-on experience across a range of construction activities, including:

  • Assisting with the construction, installation, and repair of structures and fixtures
  • Learning to read and interpret technical drawings and plans
  • Gaining practical skills in framing, formwork, cladding, and finishing
  • Following safety procedures while contributing to a safe and productive worksite

What we're looking for:

  • Certificate II in Building & Construction (Pre-Apprenticeship) (Preferred)
  • A valid Driver's Licence and vehicle, working at heights, and white card (Required)
  • A strong interest or experience in the building and construction industry and a desire for career progression into a supervisor role.
  • Reliability, enthusiasm, and a commitment to learning.
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
  • A positive attitude and a focus on safety.

What can you expect from us?

  • No student debt - you'll get paid to work and learn with industry experts.
  • Support to complete your formal training (Certificate III in Carpentry).
  • Experience working on high-profile projects with a renowned company.
  • A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Interested
Click 'Apply Now' or for more information visit https://www.megt.com.au/jobs

At MEGT, we enable people to start their careers through Apprenticeships and Traineeships and support large and small businesses to recruit, train and grow careers. Our purpose is to provide life changing, lifelong learning and employment solutions for all. We invite you to be part of our story. By applying, you agree to receive information about other MEGT employment and education opportunities

MEGT is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have zero tolerance of racism, discrimination, harm, or abuse. We have a culture that values safety, diversity, and inclusion and encourage all qualified applicants, including minorities, genders, protected veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


About MEGT

Milperra, NSW, Australia
Education & Training
501-1000 employees

Since 1982, MEGT has invested in people to promote a strong Australian workforce both now, and into the future. We pride ourselves on facilitating equality of access to skills, training and careers by attracting and developing an exceptional team. We’ve helped more than 1.5 million Australians find their career pathways, including disadvantaged job seekers, women in trades and First Nations peoples. Over 250,000 businesses have benefited from our expert workforce solutions advice, while our professional and passionate mentors and career advisors go above and beyond to help people achieve their career goals. People are the foundation of our business, and the reason we do what we do.

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